News and Highlights

The Woman's Board of Missions for the Pacific Islands gathered for their annual meeting and luncheon on July 11, 2026.

The Topa Financial Center building (where the Hawai‘i Conference Office is located) is without electricity and remains closed until further notice. Office staff are working from home during regular office hours and will be checking email periodically.

The Micronesian Council of the United Church of Christ (MCUCC) gathered for its 2026 Biennial General Assembly in Majuro, Marshall Islands, from July 12 to 15, 2026. Representatives of the Hawai‘i Conference were in attendance.

The ‘Aha O Nā Mokupuni O Maui, Moloka‘i, a me Lāna‘i held a Recognition Service for Ulysses Pacil, Licensed Minister of Maui Evangelical Church, on Sunday, June 28.

Eric E. Page was installed as pastor and teacher of Hōkūloa UCC in Puakō by the Hawai'i Island Association on Saturday, June 27.

The Woman’s Board invites you to join in celebrating 156 years of service at their Annual Meeting and Luncheon on Saturday, July 11, at 10 a.m. at Central Union Church of Honolulu.

The four Open & Affirming Congregations of the Kaua‘i Association participated in the Kaua‘i Pride Parade on Saturday, June 6. Hanapēpē UCC, Kapa‘a UCC, Līhu‘e Christian Church, and Kōloa Union Church demonstrated their witness of welcome and inclusion with a large banner with the words "United Church of Christ Open & Affirming Congregations Welcome Everyone!", followed by decorated vehicles and walkers from all four congregations, and other congregations as well! Kapa‘a UCC

Malcolm Carr concluded his ministry as pastor of Hawai‘i Kai United Church of Christ on May 24, his last Sunday.

May 31 was Ben Sheets' final Sunday as Pastor of Lāna‘i Union Church.

Two individuals from Hawai‘i Conference churches have graduated from the Pacific School of Religion this May 2026.